How often do you experience a 'snaccident' and reach for a snack you later regret? We recently surveyed over 2,000 adults across the UK to understand what tempts us to choose unhealthy snacks. The good news is, if you are partial to a snack, you're certainly not alone. Our research tells us that 77 percent of us reach for snacks between meals at least once or twice a day and only 17 percent of us never snack. Whether it's at home, while out and about or at work, snacking is a national habit. What we also found was that modern busy lifestyles are largely to blame for our snacking culture. Working long hours, a growing 'to do' list and the pressures of finding time for family can often take its toll on our eating habits. Exactly one third of people admit to snacking sometimes to replace a meal, and 62 percent of respondents agree that they wouldn't snack so much if they were less readily available. We all start the New Year with great intentions: giving up chocolate, joining a gym (and actually going), or running 5K before work. Whatever they may be, when life gets in the way and the big resolutions get broken, we're often left feeling deflated. In 2015, only 8 percent of women and 10 percent of men stuck to their New Year's resolution. Here at Optiwell, we're calling for people to make small changes to their lifestyles this New Year to make all the difference in 2016. And 65 percent agree that small lifestyle changes such as eating a more filling breakfast or taking the stairs are the best ways to help people in the long run. Until 29th February, we're running the #smallchanges challenge – all you have to do is post a picture and tag us with the hashtag on Twitter or Instagram, or reply to our competition post on Facebook – and we're giving away a shopping trip to New York to a winner at the end. So head here to find out more and get involved! With no added sugar and only 64 calories per 200ml glass, Optiwell can make resisting the temptation to snack easier than ever before. It's a simple, small change that you can make towards a healthier lifestyle. Optiwell. Thank goodness.


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Parody: Apple patents the alphabet
Cody Lee ∙ Updated February 8, 2016
When you think of everything wrong with the patent system today, Apple always comes to mind. The iPad-maker has applied for, and surprisingly won, patents on things you wouldn't think you could have exclusive rights to.
That's the basis for this new parody video, in which Washington Post book critic Ron Charles pretends to be an Apple legal attorney explaining the company's strategy behind applying for a patent on the English alphabet…
While it's not particularly well-done — notice the not-so-white background, Charles still makes a valid point. Patent applications for both software and hardware inventions are getting out of hand, and Apple is leading the charge.
The clip, as you can see, is in response to the recent 'page turn' patent that Apple was granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. So in addition to the rectangle, Apple nows owns the rights to the digital page turn.
Apple hasn't actually asserted the patent against anyone yet, but it wouldn't surprise us if it did. The Cupertino company is currently embroiled in a number of patent suits around the globe, most notably with its arch rival Samsung.
What did you think of the video?
[TUAW]
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I have to confess that in my beginning stages as a Vance agent in the field and away from the gatehouse and the Saudi Ambassador's residence I was caught up in the image I portrayed to the senior Vance agents and the management staff. The powers-that-be had instilled a very extreme model of professionalism. Everything was a measurement against or toward your professionalism. Vance was the private sector Secret Service and that was taken seriously.
Small things like how you actually stood doing halls and walls were critiqued, table manners and even how smoothly you stopped the car at a red light. All of these menial things to most, were a measuring tool of your professionalism and keys to staying in the field or sent back on the bench. The gatehouse was like a baseball team's dugout. You watched and heard the pro's playing in the field and waited for the nod. When that time came it was in the form a pinch hitter. You had to make the best of that situation in order to eventually get back in the game.
As I scan new friend requests I always view their posts on their personal pages to evaluate their personal behavior and then I venture into the photo gallery. Some of the pictures that specialists feel are a sign of high speed operation, [meaning that they are bragging about the fact that they are working] have a different definition to the trained eye. Hands in pockets, looking at other people's body parts are a moment captured in time that tell another story. It can be difficult at times to stay vigilant, cognizant and ever present in the NOW, but bad things happen in a split second. Fumbling through pocket trash is never a part of training. I have never seen or heard of any EP weapons training that has the firing line start from hands in their pockets. Hands in the pockets is a sign that you have taken your pack off. You are not present mentally or physically. Subconsciously you are miles away sipping on a Mai Tai and physically it shows. Guess what? Everyone sees that snapshot and make a rush to judgement. In their minds you are just their physically, but mentally you are GONE!
A well tailored suit is a beautiful thing and Alan Flusser [Dressing the Man] talks about buttoning up the the blazer, which buttons should be buttoned and which should not. I get that from a non-operational stand point. All of that speaks to the MAN. But operationally a buttoned up blazer speaks to the specialist. Walking the catwalk is totally different than walking a principal. Petty you say? I say petty differences saves lives. To an adversary a buttoned up blazer is a chance he/she will take. Go ahead and laugh and write me off on this one but I would venture to say that most don't go to the range and practice in their suits and for those 2 or 3 that do, never shoot from a buttoned blazer.
Even so much as seeing how you rig your radio and kit says alot about the specialist. If your pigtail is loose and slouching down you collar it tells me that you care very little about your equipment and appearance. When you meet with non security personnel and your earpiece is hanging out your suit and not tucked under your blazer it gives the impression that, "I am here and I really don't care." It's all a part of imagery. It's like going to a meeting and having the knot on your ties loose and the top button open. Get the picture now. It's the small things and they all matter.
It is vitally important to know that the image you portray and any snapshot in time can be a rush to judgement.
This part of the business is overlooked far TOO OFTEN! I've actually had guys I've put on details show up in a Mickey Mouse tie, one guy wore a black suit, black shirt and white silk tie, another wore tennis shoes….YES TENNIS SHOES. All three were cast away to the CP since I didn't have the manpower to cut them, however NONE have been asked back.
Like it or not, how you look is the first thing a client will see, especially if you are new to the detail. Not only the client, but looking like a Dub will immediately crush your credibility with fellow agents. No need to stack the deck against you by looking like 10 pounds of Sh*t in a 5 pound bag.
Great piece Eric! I've always loved the saying… "Look sharp, act sharp, be sharp"!


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Standing crops in acres of land reduced to ashes in Balasore
Edited By Saswat Singhdeo Published By Sarmeeli Mallick Last updated Dec 11, 2018 - 11:39 AM
Balasore: Many farmers in villages of Balasore are reeling under intense stress as standing paddy crops have been repeatedly catching fire on their farmlands.
While crops in acres of land were damaged due to fire mishap in five places of the district in the last ten days, the reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained.
According to sources, farmers of Dhuliuda village under Kundali panchayat in Basta block were the most affected after standing crops in 25 acre of land reduced to ashes in the fire.
"My family was dependent on the agricultural produce and I have no idea what to do after this," said a sobbing Basanti Jena of Dhuliuda village whose paddy crops were destroyed in the fire mishap.
Another farmer, Maheswar Jena said, "I had cultivated five acres of land and harvested crops from just one acre of land. I have taken loan and mortgaged gold ornaments and other valuables for agriculture. I do not know how to pay the loan amount."
Though fire personnel rushed to the spot after getting information, they could not enter the farmland due to lack of proper roads which led to extensive damage of the crops.
The officials of Revenue and Agriculture Department were sent by the district administration to inspect the situation and prepare a damage assessment report so that the affected farmers can be compensated.
"We will talk to the farmers as well as the share croppers about the damage incurred due to the fire mishap and prepare a report on it," informed Revenue Inspector (RI) of Kundali, Dinabandhu Kisku.